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What is human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus. Like all viruses, HPV causes infection by entering cells. Once inside a cell, HPV takes control of the cell’s internal machinery and uses it to make copies of itself. These copies then infect other nearby cells.

Pregnancy
What is a preconception care checkup? Who should have a preconception care checkup? Why is a healthy diet important? How can I make sure my diet is healthy? How can being overweight affect my pregnancy? How can I lose weight if I am overweight? How can being underweight affect my pregnancy? Should I take a vitamin supplement? Why is it important for me to get enough folic acid before I get pregnant? Why is it important for me to get enough iron? Can my lifestyle affect my pregnancy? How can my environment affect my pregnancy? Ca...

Birth Control
Learn about choosing the right birth control method for you. Some examples
include the birth control pill, intrauterine device (IUD), patch, condom, or implant.
Cancer Screening
Learn more about breast cancer, colon cancer, or other types of cancer.
Vaccinations
Get vaccinations against the flu, human papillomavirus (HPV), and more.
Health Screening
Get screened for high blood pressure, diabetes, bone density for osteoporosis, and more.
Depression Screening
Depression is a common but serious illness. Depression can be mild, moderate, or severe. To diagnose depression,...

What is influenza (the flu)?
Influenza (the flu) is more than a bad cold. It usually comes on suddenly. Signs and symptoms may include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, and sore throat. It can lead to complications, such as pneumonia. Some complications can be life-threatening.

Pregnancy
Periods
Sexuality
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Relationships
10. Have safe and healthy relationships with a boyfriend or girlfriend.
11. Know when a relationship is threatening or harmful.
12. Talk about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) topics.
13. Think things through before you have sex for the first time.
14. Learn about safe sex.
15. Get birth control so you can choose to become pregnant when
the time is right for you.
16. Plan ahead for a safe and healthy pregnancy.
17. Get tested for pregnancy.
18. Know what your options are if you become pregnant.
19. Protect yourself fr...

What are hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections?
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are serious infections that affect the liver. Both diseases are contagious and caused by viruses. Both can lead to serious, long-term illness.